hypnosis – UK Hypnosis Convention

2026 Speakers: Benedikte Brantsæter – Psychological Violence – How Capable, Intelligent People Get Broken Down

Posted on October 29, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Benedikte Brantsæter joins us as a speaker again this year. Benedikte will present “Psychological Violence – How Capable, Intelligent People Get Broken Down” The Presentation:How to Rebuild Power, Clarity and Self-Trust Psychological violence rarely leaves bruises – but it dismantles identity, clarity and self-trust. Many high-functioning, intelligent people slowly lose their voice, boundaries and decision-making […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Christophe Dierckx – The Rage Behind Back Pain

Posted on October 29, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Christophe Dierckx joins the UKHC speaker line-up for the first time this year. Pradeep’s presentation is entitled “The Rage Behind Back Pain.” The Presentation: The Layer Every Hypnotist Misses Back pain costs the UK billions of pounds every year – yet most hypnotists still treat it as a physical or postural problem. In this provocative […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Lara Cox – Why Street Hypnosis is the Masterclass every Hypnotherapist needs

Posted on October 29, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Lara Cox joins us again at the 2026 UKHC. She will be bringing her post Gala Dinner ‘Hypno Rave’ to Saturday Night’s proceedings and Lara will also present “Why Street Hypnosis is the Masterclass every Hypnotherapist needs” on Sunday afternoon on the main stage. The Presentation: FFS Just Do it! The pavement is our friend. […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Louise Baker – Hypnosis, Wellbeing, and the Power of Sensory States

Posted on October 28, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Louise Baker joins us as a speaker again this year. Louise will present “Hypnosis, Wellbeing, and the Power of Sensory States” The Presentation:This session draws on over 40 years’ experience using hypnotic interventions across therapeutic settings. Now working as a wellbeing ambassador in spa environments, I explore how hypnosis naturally operates within an expanded sensory […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Pradeep Aggarwal – Hidden Resource Activation (HRA)™

Posted on October 28, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Pradeep Aggarwal returns to the UKHC this year. Pradeep’s presentation is entitled Hidden Resource Activation (HRA).” The Presentation: Hidden Resource Activation (HRA™) is a revolutionary mind-healing and transformation technique and automate the healing process. Designed to activate the natural, in-built healing and problem-solving resources of the subconscious mind – without force, analysis, or emotional reliving. […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Ronia Fraser – Rethinking Trauma – The Missing Piece in Complex Trauma Recovery

Posted on October 28, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Ronia Fraser joins us again at the 2026 UKHC. Ronia will present “Rethinking Trauma – The Missing Piece in Complex Trauma Recovery” The Presentation:An Introduction to Emotional Response Design™ In this expert session, Ronia introduces her pioneering, trauma-informed approach to narcissistic abuse recovery and explains why many well-intentioned interventions fail to create lasting change. You […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Govind C G – The ADHD Hypnosis Paradox

Posted on October 27, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Govind C G joins us as a speaker for the first time this year. Govind will present “The ADHD Hypnosis Paradox: Why Traditional Relaxation-Based Inductions Fail (And What Actually Works)” The Presentation:Modified Protocols for Neurodivergent Attention Patterns With ADHD diagnosis rates surging globally in the past five years, hypnotherapists are encountering more neurodivergent clients than […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: David Bolton – Micro–Hypnotic Phenomena for Macro Change

Posted on October 27, 2026 by UKHC Admin

David Bolton returns to the UKHC this year. David’s presentation is entitled “Micro–Hypnotic Phenomena for Macro Change.” The Presentation: How subtle responses are elicited and used to create powerful therapeutic momentum Hypnosis begins far earlier than we think. From the moment we meet a client, expectation, attention, and subtle suggestion begin to shape response. In […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Les Roberts – Empowering Parents as Co-Therapists

Posted on October 27, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Les Roberts joins us again at the 2026 UKHC. Les will present “Empowering Parents as Co-Therapists” The Presentation:Beyond the Session Room: Teaching Parents the Tools to Support Emotional Change The Parent Partnership – Transforming Child Outcomes Through Home-Based Therapeutic Strategies. Working with children in the therapy room can be extremely powerful, but real change happens […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Joni Neidigh – The Sensory Immersion Technique

Posted on October 26, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Joni Neidigh joins us again at the 2026 UKHC. Joni will present “The Sensory Immersion Technique” to close the all-female main stage line-up on Saturday. The Presentation:An 8 Step Hypnotic Process for Anchoring Cognitive, Emotional, and Physical Shifts In this dynamic, skills-focused session, Joni Neidigh will guide you through the Sensory Immersion Technique (SIT) – […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: John Scanlon – From Identity by Default to Choosing Who We Choose to Be

Posted on October 26, 2026 by UKHC Admin

John Scanlon returns to the UKHC this year. John’s presentation is entitled “From Identity by Default to Choosing Who We Choose to Be.” The Presentation: Most hypnotherapy approaches focus on changing symptoms, habits, or behaviours. Yet many clients struggle to sustain progress because the underlying identity driving those behaviours remains unchanged. In practice, we often […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Dr Kate Beaven-Marks – Enhancing Therapy Outcomes with Core Values

Posted on October 26, 2026 by UKHC Admin

One of our most familiar and appreciated speakers joins us again at the 2026 UKHC. Dr Kate Beaven-Marks will present “Enhancing Therapy Outcomes with Core Values” this year. The Presentation:Core values can influence every aspect of our personal and professional lives, acting as a compass for how we engage with ourselves and others. From a […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Lisa French – The Inner Jukebox – Group Hypnosis Experience

Posted on October 23, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Lisa French joins us again at the 2026 UKHC. Lisa will be delivering “The Inner Jukebox – Group Hypnosis Experience.” The Presentation:For Learning, Recall, and Integration. he UK Hypnosis Convention offers a rich learning environment, filled with ideas, techniques, and inspiration, with multiple presentation streams and sustained cognitive engagement. This group hypnosis session supports delegates […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Rob de Groof – You can’t make a racehorse out of a donkey, but….

Posted on October 23, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Rob de Groof returns to the UKHC this year. Rob’s presentation is entitled “You can’t make a racehorse out of a donkey, but hypnosis can make it run its best race.” The Presentation: Every athlete has a ceiling — but very few ever get close to it. The gap between what an athlete is physically […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Madelief Laan – What’s Your Party Trick?

Posted on October 23, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Madelief Laan joins us again at the 2026 UKHC. Madelief will present “What’s Your Party Trick?” The Presentation:Entertaining and educating with hypnosis “Oh, you’re a hypnotist? Can you show me something?” You’ve probably experienced this many times. Parties give the opportunity to discuss random topics with strangers you’ve never met before. But what do you […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Ruxandra Bulzan – Working with Symbolic Past Lives

Posted on October 21, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Ruxandra Bulzan joins us again at the 2026 UKHC. Ruxandra will present “Working with Symbolic Past Lives.” The Presentation:Between Therapeutic Metaphor and Subconscious Narrative In therapeutic practice, clients may access vivid inner experiences that appear to be from “past lives.” But are these literal reincarnations or rich symbolic narratives drawn from the subconscious? This workshop […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Ingibergur Thorkelsson – The Yager Code in Action

Posted on October 21, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Ingibergur Thorkelsson returns to the UKHC this year. Inky’s presentation is entitled “The Yager Code in Action.” The Presentation: What if your client didn’t need to tell you their problem — and you could still resolve it? In this session, Ingibergur will demonstrate exactly that, live on stage, with volunteers from the audience using the […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Juliet Hollingsworth – Why Do Some Changes Never Seem to Last?

Posted on October 21, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Juliet Hollingsworth joins us again at the 2026 UKHC. Juliet will present “Why Do Some Changes Never Seem to Last?” The Presentation:Working with biological capacity to support sustainable change in hypnosis. Many hypnotists notice a frustrating pattern: sessions that feel effective in the moment, but changes that don’t last. This presentation explores a commonly overlooked […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Cara Robins – Five Signs of Hidden Neurodivergence in Clients

Posted on October 19, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Cara Robins joins us again at the 2026 UKHC. Cara will present “Five Signs of Hidden Neurodivergence in Clients, and How to Adapt Your Hypnosis.” The Presentation:Practical hypnosis adaptations based on three years of anonymised client data In the last four years, I’ve seen more clients coming in with anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, sleep problems and […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: James Coates – From Chaos to Peace

Posted on October 19, 2026 by UKHC Admin

James Coates returns to the UKHC this year. His presentation is entitled “From Chaos to PeaceA hypnotherapy framework for recovering after Narcissistic relationships.” The Presentation: ‘Narcissist’ is a label we’ve become increasing familiar with over the past few years. There is a vast amount of information and experiences readily shared on social media. People seeking […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Alexandra Holovitz – Clinical Applications of Erotic Hypnosis

Posted on October 19, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Alexandra Holovitz joins us again at the 2026 UKHC. Alexandra will present “From Overthinking to Pleasure: Clinical Applications of Erotic Hypnosis.” The Presentation:How pleasure-focused hypnosis resolves performance anxiety We’ve been taught that success requires relentless effort, constant thinking, and performing at all costs, which is mentally exhausting. Most of us live entirely in our heads […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Daniel Browne – Beyond the Closet: Hypnotic Healing for Shame and Identity

Posted on October 15, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Daniel Browne returns to the UKHC this year. His presentation is entitled “Beyond the Closet: Hypnotic Healing for Shame and Identity” The Presentation: Shame is one of the most powerful forces shaping human behaviour – and for many LGBTQ+ people, it can be a lifelong companion formed through messages of rejection, invisibility, or fear. In […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Sheila Granger – The New Weight-Loss Conversation

Posted on October 15, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Sheila Granger joins us again at the 2026 UKHC. Sheila will present “The New Weight-Loss Conversation: Working Confidently in the GLP-1 Era” for Saturday’s stellar all-female main stage line-up. The Presentation:Session structure and language patterns you can use immediately GLP-1 medications have changed the weight-loss landscape, and they’ve changed the conversations clients bring into the […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Dale Turnbull – Shifting the Secret Structures in Stuck Relationships

Posted on October 13, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Dale Turnbull returns to the UKHC this year. His presentation is entitled “Shifting the Secret Structures in Stuck Relationships – Where do Your Clients’ Stand?” The Presentation: Let’s be honest, some relationships just suck. Clients don’t only struggle with their own thoughts and feelings; sometimes the people around them make life genuinely challenging. Many arrive […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Astrid Harms – Quantum or Quackery?

Posted on October 13, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Astrid Harms joins us again at the 2026 UKHC. Astrid will present “Quantum or Quackery? A Closer Look at the “Q” Word in Therapy and Healing” The Presentation:The word “quantum” holds a lot of fascination for many people, and has found a home in countless therapy and healing practices. It promises deep, non-linear change and […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Turan Mirza – The Hypnosis Before the Induction

Posted on October 8, 2026 by UKHC Admin

One of our most familiar faces, as well as one of the most supportive members of the hypnosis community, someone greatly appreciated by all of us here at convention HQ – Turan Mirza returns to the UKHC this year. His presentation is entitled “The Hypnosis Before the Induction” The Presentation: Conversational Hypnosis: The Induction Starts […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Dr Anemona Peres – Hypnotic Constellations: When Hypnotherapy meets Systemic Constellations

Posted on October 8, 2026 (October 8, 2026) by UKHC Admin

Dr Anemona Peres joins us again and will feature in our all female, main stage line-up, on Saturday at the 2026 UKHC. Anemona will present “Hypnotic Constellations: When Hypnotherapy meets Systemic Constellations” The Presentation:Psyche – Greek Goddess of the Soul – was wife to Eros – the God of Love. Born a mortal, she had […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Constantinos Zissimopoulos – The Psychological Alignment Framework

Posted on October 6, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Constantinos Zissimopoulos returns to the UKHC this year. His presentation is entitled “The Psychological Alignment Framework” The Presentation: A depth-oriented, integrative approach to hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy offers direct access to the unconscious, making it a natural complement to Jungian psychology and integrative psychotherapy. This presentation introduces “The Psychological Alignment Framework” (a depth-oriented approach that draws from […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Annette Williams – Stand Up, Speak Out and Shine

Posted on October 6, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Annette Williams joins us for the first time as a speaker at the 2026 UKHC. Amy will present “Stand Up, Speak Out and Shine: How to Ditch the Presentation Nerves and Own the Room (or the Zoom)” The Presentation:You might be a brilliant hypnotherapist – helping your clients overcome fears and quash their nerves – […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Bryn Higgott – Hypnosis Use in Breast Cancer-related Pain

Posted on October 5, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Bryn Higgott joins us as a speaker for the first time this year. His presentation is entitled “Hypnosis Use in Breast Cancer-related Pain” The Presentation: Pain in medical terms is widely regarded as a personal, subjective, sensory and emotional experience. It is classified as a symptom or a disease. Pain, in psychological terms, in contrast, […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Amy Dalwood-Fairbanks – Hypnotherapy Without Hypnosis

Posted on October 5, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Amy Dalwood-Fairbanks joins us for the first time as a speaker at the 2026 UKHC. Amy will present “Hypnotherapy Without Hypnosis” The Presentation:Delivering Change Through Story, Safety, and Space In your practice, you may be seeing clients who do not respond to direct suggestion, formal trance, or insight-led work, not because they are resistant, but […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Dr Nicholas Natale – Can We Talk About Sex?

Posted on September 10, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Dr Nicholas Natale joins us as a speaker for the first time this year. His presentation is entitled “Can We Talk About Sex?” The Presentation: Sex is essential to the human experience! In this talk, Dr Nic explores how integrating fun and engaging sex therapy principles can enrich your work, deepen client insight, and open […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Cristodora Buiculescu – Transcendental Psychosomatic Therapy System for Rapid Trauma Relief

Posted on September 10, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Cristodora Buiculescu returns to the 2026 UKHC. Cristodora will present “Transcendental Psychosomatic Therapy System for Rapid Trauma Relief” The Presentation:Trauma is not a cognitive matter; it is a brain and body matter. Transcendental Psychosomatic Therapy is an integrative body–mind approach designed to facilitate rapid emotional release and nervous system regulation. It is based on the […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Howard Cooper – The Hidden Musts

Posted on September 9, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Howard Cooper joins us once again this year. His presentation is entitled “The Hidden Musts.” The Presentation: Discover a simple method for identifying and resolving the deep rules that keep clients stuck. Why do clients who genuinely want change sometimes still stay stuck? Even after you “boshed’em into a trance”? In this workshop, Howard Cooper […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Jessica Vassallo – Bridging the Gap: Using Meta-Model Inquiry to Personalise Hypnosis

Posted on September 9, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Jessica Vassallo returns to the 2026 UKHC. Jessica will present “Bridging the Gap: Using Meta-Model Inquiry to Personalise Hypnosis” The Presentation:Mapping the Journey from Stuck to Success Are your suggestions getting lost in translation? Generic scripts often fail because they miss the nuances of a client’s lived experience—leading to awkward moments like mentioning children they […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Eugen Popa – The De-Identification Method: Working with Identity

Posted on September 8, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Eugen Popa joins us once again this year. His presentation is entitled “The De-Identification Method: Working with Identity.” The Presentation: You are one identity away from suffering to healing Many clients don’t walk in with a problem. They walk in fused with it. They might say: “I’m broken,” “I’m anxious,” “I’m unlovable,” “I ruin everything,” […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Evelyn McFadden – How to Create Personalised Hypnotic Bedtime Stories for Children

Posted on September 8, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Evelyn McFadden first time speaker at the UKHC this year. Evelyn will present “How to Create Personalised Hypnotic Bedtime Stories for Children” The Presentation:I create stories for children by gathering important information about the child’s life. Their hobbies, books, movies, superheroes, friends, family, pets, their likes and dislikes around food, favourite clothes, colours, smells, holidays, […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Sally Garozzo – Menopause as an Identity Threshold

Posted on September 7, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Sally Garozzo joins our speaker line-up for the first time this year. Sally will present “Menopause as an Identity Threshold: Moving Beyond Symptom-Focused Hypnotherapy” The Presentation:Much of the current conversation around hypnotherapy and menopause focuses on symptom relief, particularly hot flushes, sleep disturbance, and anxiety. While this work is valuable, many clinicians will recognise that, […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Tim Box – The Confidence Trap

Posted on September 7, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Tim Box joins our speaker line-up again this year. His presentation is entitled “The Confidence TrapWhy So Many Good Hypnotherapists Are Held Back By Doubt.” The Presentation: Many hypnotherapists find it hard to start and maintain a successful practice. But they don’t struggle due to a lack of knowledge, skill or training, neither is it […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Scott Schmaren – The Skinny on Weight Loss from a Hypnotist Who Has Lost and Kept Off 200 pounds

Posted on August 11, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Scott Schmaren joins our speaker line-up this year. His presentation is entitled “The Skinny on Weight Loss from a Hypnotist Who Has Lost and Kept Off 200 pounds.” The Presentation: 95% of people who lose weight regain it all (and often more). Why? It isn’t their diet! It’s often because their values and beliefs don’t […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Symone Tucker – When Healing Feels Unsafe

Posted on August 11, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Symone Tucker joins our speaker line-up for the first time this year. Symone will present “When Healing Feels Unsafe – Working With Clients Who Fear Getting Better.” The Presentation:Many clients arrive wanting change, yet something unseen holds them back. Sessions stall, symptoms resurface, or progress feels fragile not because the client is resistant, but because […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Artur Makiela – The most spectacular instant inductions as a WOW effect in therapy, on stage and streets.

Posted on August 10, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Arthur Makiela returns to the UKHC and will be part of our incredible Sunday main stage focus on all things street, stage, inductions and performance hypnosis! His presentation is entitled “The most spectacular instant inductions as a WOW effect in therapy, on stage and streets.” The Presentation: Spectacular hypnotic inductions are a very important part […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Amy Koford – Hardwired to Rise

Posted on August 10, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Amy Koford joins our speaker line-up for the first time this year. Amy will present “Hardwired to Rise – Triumphing and Connecting to Greatness Within”. The Presentation:Based on my international bestseller book about triumphing over fear: Hardwired to Rise – Live Fearlessly, Prosperously and Optimally. I realised after doing thousands of hypnosis sessions with clients […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Christian Marx – Stop Trying So Hard

Posted on July 23, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Christian Marx joins the 2026 UKHC as a speaker this year. His presentation is entitled “Stop Trying So Hard – Letting Go of Outcome Attachment to Restore Confidence, Presence, and Therapeutic Effectiveness” and will be delivered on Friday afternoon. The Presentation: Stop Trying So Hard – Letting Go of Outcome Attachment to Restore Confidence, Presence, […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Eva Gercas – Why Change Doesn’t Stick

Posted on July 23, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Eva Gercas joins our speaker line-up for the first time this year. Eva will present “Why Change Doesn’t Stick”. The Presentation:How Identity Shifting Creates Lasting Results in Hypnotherapy Many hypnotherapy clients experience powerful insights, emotional breakthroughs, and a strong sense of motivation, yet find themselves returning to old patterns over time. This presentation explores why […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Sharon Waxkirsh and Dr Brice Lemaire – Double Down on Dental Hypnosis

Posted on July 21, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Our second dual presentation is delivered by Sharon Waxkirsh and Dr Brice Lemaire…. They’ll be presenting: Double Down on Dental Hypnosis Dual Senior Practitioners in Hypnotic Analgesia Dr Brice Lemaire and Sharon Waxkirsh bring nearly half a century of combined experience in dental hypnotherapy. Internationally recognised clinicians and educators, they have presented and trained together […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Graham Webber and Bev Gisborne – Hypnosis – as easy as 1… 2… Sleep

Posted on July 21, 2026 by UKHC Admin

We have a few dual speaker presentations this year, first up, UKHC favourite Graham Webber is joined by Bev Gisborne, they’ll be presenting: Hypnosis – as easy as 1… 2… Sleep Tips and Tricks for quick successful Hypnosis There are many ways in which hypnosis can be applied, fast or slow, through scripts or off […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Nicole Wackernagel – Pain Control with Hypnosis

Posted on July 9, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Nicole Wackernagel returns to the speaker line-up for the 2026 UK Hypnosis Convention! She’ll be presenting: Pain Control with Hypnosis: Clinical Depth Beyond Protocols From Structured Techniques to Clinical Decision-Making Pain management with hypnosis is often discussed through techniques, protocols and theoretical models. However, the realities of clinical practice are often far more complex. In […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Tom Faith – Street Hypnosis for Everyone

Posted on July 9, 2026 by UKHC Admin

We are delighted that Tom Faith returns and will form part of Sunday’s main stage focus on street and stage hypnosis this year…. He’ll be presenting: Street Hypnosis for EveryoneImpromptu Hypnosis for Real-World Moments Do you want to hypnotise people anywhere, anytime – with ease and confidence? This session shows you how. Street Hypnosis for […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Christophe Courtin – Aikido for Anxiety

Posted on July 2, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Christophe Courtin joins our speaker line-up for the first time this year! He’ll be presenting: Aikido for Anxiety: From Resistance to Flow Physical Metaphors That Teach Clients How Change Actually Happens Most clients logically understand how they should deal with anxiety: breathe, accept, redirect attention, and stop overthinking. But knowing something intellectually is very different […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Kathy Gruver – Compassion Fatigue

Posted on July 2, 2026 by UKHC Admin

Kathy Gruver returns to the convention speaker line-up this year! She’ll be presenting: Compassion Fatigue How to Avoid Burnout, but Still Care As hypnotherapists, we pour our energy, focus, and compassion into supporting others on their path to healing. Yet the same deep level of care that makes us effective practitioners can also leave us […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: James Tripp – What Milton H. Erickson Was Actually Doing!

Posted on June 29, 2026 (July 1, 2026) by UKHC Admin

James Tripp will be opening the convention on the main stage at this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention… He’ll be presenting: What Milton H. Erickson Was Actually Doing! Strategies, Tactics and Operating Assumptions of Ericksonian Changework What exactly is Ericksonian Hypnotherapy? (And is it any good?!). Whilst few would deny that Milton H. Erickson was one […]

UKHC 2026 Speakers: Claudia Rickard – We Are Not Our Behaviours, We Are Our Good Intention

Posted on June 26, 2026 (July 3, 2026) by UKHC Admin

Claudia Rickard joins our convention speaker line-up this year! She’ll be presenting: Intentions vs Behaviours Why do people do the things they do – even when those behaviours seem confusing, frustrating, or self-destructive? In this presentation, Claudia Rickard invites you to step beyond behaviour and into understanding. Using a simple, powerful visual diagram, Claudia explains […]

Saturday Night Live: Lara’s Comedy Hypno Rave!

Posted on June 23, 2026 by UKHC Admin

This year, after our gala dinner, we are delighted that the one and only Lara Cox will be presenting her Comedy Hypno Rave Show, I’ll let Lara tell you all about it….. Alright UK Hypnosis Peeps! Are you ready to be hypnotised? No! I mean it. Are you ready! Because we’re all going to have […]

The 2026 UKHC Speaker Schedule is Live!

Posted on April 17, 2026 (April 22, 2026) by UKHC Admin

The schedule for the 2026 UK Hypnosis convention has just gone live! We’ve just announced our keynote presentation and Sunday’s extended workshop, in this video I explain the new structure of the event and some of the main features of this year’s exciting schedule. Watch the video and visit the schedule page here at this […]

UKHC26 Tickets Now Available

Posted on November 26, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Tickets for the 2026 UK Hypnosis Convention are now available to purchase at this page of our website. Use code ‘EARLYBIRD‘ at the checkout for a 15% discount – this is the best discount available for the convention each year. It will expire as soon as we announce the speaker line-up. 13th-15th November, Renaissance Hotel […]

UKHC 2026 Speaker Applications Now Open

Posted on November 21, 2025 (November 21, 2025) by UKHC Admin

Speaker Applications for the 2026 UKHC are Now Open! Adam has recorded a video to explain how to best get your application accepted. Ignore it at your peril. Importantly though – read the page! Click here to apply: […]

UKHC 2025 Reflections from Adam

Posted on November 18, 2025 (November 18, 2025) by UKHC Admin

Adam shares his initial reflections and gives thanks in relation to this weekend’s convention. He also announces the dates for 2026. Please keep your feedback coming folks. […]

The ETHOS of the UKHC

Posted on November 10, 2025 by UKHC Admin

With only a few days to go, and because I’m actually going to be doing something slightly different at the Gala Dinner this year, I have recorded a video about the UKHC ethos, principles and values that we hold close to our heart and that drive the flavour and tone of the event. Full details […]

UKHC Saturday Night Gala Dinner 2025

Posted on November 7, 2025 by UKHC Admin

This year’s Gala Dinner is now just about sold out. We have a meal in the Westminster suite of the hotel, we have our own bar and at the end of dinner we have the chance to let our hair down and celebrate with old friends, while also making new ones. This year’s Gala dinner […]

UKHC First Timer Guide 2025

Posted on November 6, 2025 (November 7, 2025) by UKHC Admin

In this video, Sarah offers up a great guide for first timers (and anyone else to be honest) looking to navigate the UK Hypnosis Convention and get the most from their experience of it. Full details of the schedule and tickets can be found here at this website (see main toolbar for 2025 event). […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Lech Debski – Mind Bending Language

Posted on November 6, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Our final speaker video this year is by someone who is a real character and always embraces the spirit of the UK Hypnosis Convention. Lech Debski’s presentation is entitled “Mind Bending Language Beyond Words- Unlocking the Mind with Language” and will be delivered on Friday morning. The Presentation: Mind Bending LanguageBeyond Words- Unlocking the Mind […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Louise Baker – The Master Control Switch – Turning on to Calm

Posted on November 6, 2025 (November 6, 2025) by UKHC Admin

We are delighted that Louise Baker joins our speaker line-up for the first time this year. Louise will present “The Master Control Switch – Turning on to Calm” on Saturday morning. The Presentation:The Master Control Switch – Turning on to CalmA hypnotic metaphor too far or an underused agent for change n October 2024, New […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Sinisa Kruska – Deep Trance Identification

Posted on November 6, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Sinisa Kruska joins the 2025 UKHC as a speaker once again. His presentation is entitled “Deep Trance Identification – Dr. Raikov’s Method for Achieving Extraordinary Performance Results” and will be delivered on Sunday afternoon. The Presentation: Deep Trance Identification – Dr. Raikov’s Method for Achieving Extraordinary Performance Results You are probably familiar with various methods […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Maria JoÃ£o Dias – The Healing Power of Forgiveness

Posted on November 6, 2025 (November 6, 2025) by UKHC Admin

Maria JoÃ£o Dias joins our speaker line-up for the first time this year. Maria will present “The Healing Power of Forgiveness” on Friday morning. The Presentation:The Healing Power of Forgiveness As hypnotherapists, we witness how past experiences shape our clients’ lives. Often, it’s not the event itself that causes pain, but how the subconscious interpreted […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Dr Sue Peacock – The Long Goodbye: Navigating Grief in the Face of Terminal Illness

Posted on November 5, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We are delighted that Sue Peacock returns to our speaker line-up again this year. Sue will present “The Long Goodbye: Navigating Grief in the Face of Terminal Illness” on Saturday morning. The Presentation:The Long Goodbye: Navigating Grief in the Face of Terminal Illness Grief is not always a single moment of lossâ€”it can unfold over […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Jerry Knight – Treating Veterans: A Unique Perspective

Posted on November 5, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Jerry Knight joins the 2025 UKHC as a speaker for the first time. His presentation is entitled “Treating Veterans: A Unique Perspective” and will be delivered on Saturday afternoon. The Presentation: Treating Veterans: A Unique Perspective Jerry, a unique hypnotherapist with a military background, will share his experiences in conflict zones. His focus on treating […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Julie May – Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

Posted on November 5, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Julie May returns to our speaker line-up again this year. Julie will present “Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)” on Sunday morning. The Presentation:Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)Helping young people back into Education Do you work with children and teenagers who have difficulty attending school due to emotional factors such as anxiety, fear, distress, etc? Perhaps […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: David Bolton – The Reflexive Induction

Posted on November 4, 2025 by UKHC Admin

A few years ago, each time you turned a corner at the convention, there were people being hypnotised with Slinky’s! It was such a hit with our attendees, and so we’re delighted that the man responsible – David Bolton – returns to our speaker line-up again this year. His presentation is entitled “The Reflexive Induction” […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Madelief Laan – Crazy creativity: Anything can be an induction

Posted on November 4, 2025 by UKHC Admin

She’s a member of the UKHC team, and is also now our youngest ever presenter to join our speaker line-up. Madelief Laan will present “Crazy creativity – Anything can be an induction” on Sunday afternoon. The Presentation:Crazy creativityAnything can be an induction A lot of inductions are treated like a routine or a set of […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Constantinos Zissimopoulos – Jungian Depth Hypnosis

Posted on November 3, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We’re delighted that Constantinos Zissimopoulos joins our speaker line-up for the first time this year. His presentation is entitled “Jungian Depth Hypnosis” and will be delivered on Friday afternoon. The Presentation: Jungian Depth HypnosisApplying Jungian Psychology as a Theoretical Model for Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy offers direct access to the unconscious, making it a natural complement to […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Kaz Riley – You Can’t Fake It â€˜Til You Make It

Posted on November 3, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We are thrilled with the return of Kaz Riley to our speaker line-up this year. Kaz will present “You Can’t Fake It â€˜Til You Make It” on Friday morning. The Presentation:You Can’t Fake It â€˜Til You Make ItHelping Women Overcome Anorgasmia with Hypnosis Women are often encouragedâ€”implicitly or directlyâ€”to “fake itâ€ until they somehow find […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Daniel Browne – LGBTSEX

Posted on October 31, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We’re delighted that Daniel Browne returns to our speaker line-up at the UKHC this year. His presentation is entitled “LGBTSEX” and will be delivered on Saturday afternoon. The Presentation: LGBTSEXEmpowering LGBT+ people to embrace their identity and enjoy sex Join The Mind Bender, Daniel Browne, for this fun, informative, eye-opening presentation on empowering LGBT+ clients […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: James Coates – The Heart Hug: A Somatic Induction

Posted on October 30, 2025 (October 30, 2025) by UKHC Admin

We are warmly embracing the first time speakers this year (second pun of the day!). James Coates will present “The Heart Hug: A Somatic Induction” on Friday afternoon. The Presentation:The Heart Hug: A Somatic Induction An experiential session, demonstrating a simple yet effective somatic induction. Bringing together learnings from Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness and Somatic experiencing, this […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Alexandra Holovitz – The Orgasmic Mind

Posted on October 30, 2025 by UKHC Admin

It is a real pleasure (excuse the pun) for us to welcome Alexandra Holovitz as a speaker for the first time at the UKHC this year. Her presentation is entitled “The Orgasmic Mind” and will be delivered on Friday afternoon. The Presentation: The Orgasmic MindUnlocking Deep Trance for Pleasure, Confidence & Transformation What if your […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Joni Neidigh – Winning the Mind Game

Posted on October 29, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We welcome back Joni Neidigh to our speaker line-up this year. Her presentation is entitled “Winning the Mind GameRewiring Athletes’ Cognitive Distortions with Hypnosis” and will be delivered on Friday afternoon. The Presentation: Winning the Mind GameRewiring Athletes’ Cognitive Distortions with Hypnosis Athletes push their bodies to the limit, but their biggest opponent is often […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Frankie Mooney – The Dual-Mode Elicitation Modelâ„¢

Posted on October 29, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We are delighted to welcome another speaker to our line-up for the first time this year. Frankie Mooney will present “The Dual-Mode Elicitation Modelâ„¢ – A Science-Based Framework for Hypnotic Communication” on Friday morning. The Presentation:The Dual-Mode Elicitation Modelâ„¢ – A Science-Based Framework for Hypnotic CommunicationDEM: The Cognitive Science of Hypnotic Influence What if you […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Howard Cooper – Creating Engaging Content Live

Posted on October 28, 2025 (October 28, 2025) by UKHC Admin

He consistently gets some of the most positive speaker feedback from our delegates each year at the UKHC, so we are delighted Howard Cooper returns to our line-up this year. He will present “Creating Engaging Content Live” on Friday. The Presentation:Creating Engaging Content LiveFrom Concept to Launch in 60 Minutes. As someone with a huge […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Paulina Trevena – How to hypnotise when they can’t visualise?

Posted on October 28, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We welcome back Paulina Trevena to our speaker line-up this year. Her presentation is entitled “ow to hypnotise when they can’t visualise?” and will be delivered on Sunday afternoon. The Presentation: How to hypnotise when they can’t visualise? (and more!) Techniques for working with aphantasic clients. Ever had that sinking feeling when a client entered […]

UKHC 2025 Closing Keynote: Scott Sandland

Posted on October 27, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We are so excited that this year’s closing keynote will be delivered by none other than Scott Sandland. Join us as we wrap up the convention with an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote from Scott. Scott Sandland was recognised in the 1990s as the world’s youngest hypnotist and has spent the decades since pushing the boundaries […]

UKHC 2025 Countdown Update from Adam

Posted on October 24, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Adam shares a quick update with a couple of announcements… More to follow… […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Jo Jones – The Perimenopause Brain Reclaim

Posted on October 24, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We’re thrilled that Jo Jones joins our speaker line-up this year. Her presentation is entitled “The Perimenopause Brain Reclaim – a HypnoMindful solution for powerful change” and will be delivered on Sunday morning. The Presentation: The Perimenopause Brain Reclaim – a HypnoMindful solution for powerful changeSymptom soothing to create a powerful peri pathway This talk […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: James Tripp – Getting Dirty (and Clean)

Posted on October 24, 2025 by UKHC Admin

One of the most recognisable faces in the UK hypnosis world joins our speaker line-up once again this year. James Tripp will present “Getting Dirty (and Clean)” on Sunday. The Presentation:Getting Dirty (and Clean)The Generative Interplay of Clean Language and Suggestionism in Hypnotic Changework Back around 2007 I trained in Clean Language and symbolic modelling […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Jasmin Bonkowski – 7 Hidden Website Mistakes That Are Costing You Clients

Posted on October 23, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We’re delighted to welcome Jasmin Bonkowski to our speaker line-up for the first time this year. Her presentation is entitled “7 Hidden Website Mistakes That Are Costing You Clients ” and will be delivered on Friday afternoon. The Presentation: 7 Hidden Website Mistakes That Are Costing You Clients (And How to Fix Them Fast)Every day, […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers:Rob De Groof – HypnoQiGong

Posted on October 23, 2025 by UKHC Admin

One of the most familiar faces at hypnosis conferences and conventions around the world returns to the UK hypnosis convention this year. Rob De Groof will present “HypnoQiGong – Flowing Change Work” on Friday afternoon and can be found all weekend at his table in the reception lobby. The Presentation:HypnoQiGongFlowing Change Work In this engaging […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Astrid Harms – The Synthesis of Tinnitus and Hypnosis Research

Posted on October 22, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We’re thrilled that Astrid Harms joins our speaker line-up for the first time this year. Her presentation is entitled “The Synthesis of Tinnitus and Hypnosis Research” and will be delivered on Saturday afternoon. The Presentation: The Synthesis of Tinnitus and Hypnosis ResearchExploring Hypnotherapy as the Missing Link to Greater Relief Twenty years ago, science knew […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Dipti Tait & Toby Sillence – Discovering Your Best Self from Hitting Rock Bottom

Posted on October 22, 2025 by UKHC Admin

One of our most popular and familiar faces Dipti Tait, is forming a presentation double act with Toby Sillence this year. Their presentation is entitled “Discovering Your Best Self from Hitting Rock Bottom” and will be delivered on Saturday. The Presentation:Discovering Your Best Self from Hitting Rock BottomHow Adversity can be Transformed into Authenticity This […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Ian Cue – The Fear Trap

Posted on October 16, 2025 by UKHC Admin

Following one of the most highly rated presentations of last year’s convention, we are over the moon that Ian Cue presents again this year. His presentation is entitled “The Fear Trap” and will be delivered on Friday morning. The Presentation:The Fear TrapHow Fear can keep clients stuck Fearâ€”it’s like that dodgy SatNav in your brain, […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Lori Donnelly – Intro To IEMT Integral Eye Movement Therapy

Posted on October 15, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We’re delighted that Lori Donnelly also joins our speaker line-up for the first time this year. Her presentation is entitled “Intro To IEMT Integral Eye Movement Therapy” and will be delivered on Sunday. The Presentation: Intro To IEMT Integral Eye Movement TherapyChange IN THE blink of an Eye Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT) is a […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: John Scanlon – Rewiring Trauma: Healing Emotional & Physical Patterns Through Hypnosis

Posted on October 15, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We are really pleased to be welcoming John Scanlon to our speaker line-up for the first time this year. His presentation is entitled “Rewiring Trauma: Healing Emotional & Physical Patterns Through Hypnosis” and will be delivered on Sunday morning. The Presentation:Rewiring Trauma: Healing Emotional & Physical Patterns Through HypnosisExploring the Mind-Body Connection in Adoption Trauma […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Anemona Peres – From Fragmentation to Wholeness through Hypno-Physis

Posted on October 3, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We’re delighted that Dr Anemona Peres returns to our speaker line-up this year. Her presentation is entitled “From Fragmentation to Wholeness through Hypno-Physis” and will be delivered on Saturday morning. The Presentation: From Fragmentation to Wholeness through Hypno-PhysisA trauma-informed brief therapy approach to Psyche â€˜Defragmentation’, working (hypno-)therapeutically with the traumatised Inner Child Trauma changes the […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Graham Webber – Working With Military

Posted on October 2, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We are thrilled to be welcoming Graham Webber back this year. His presentation is entitled “Working with Military – How to Understand them!” and will be delivered on Sunday. The Presentation:Working with Military – How to Understand them!Working with the frontline Militaryâ€¦ they are a strange bunch, leaving home at a young age to build […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Erika Walker & Marianne Sergeant – How to create Passive Income as a Hypnotherapist

Posted on October 2, 2025 by UKHC Admin

The second of our double-acts on our speaker line-up this year is Erika Walker & Marianne Sargeant. Their presentation is entitled “How to create Passive Income as a Hypnotherapist” and will be delivered on Friday afternoon. The Presentation: How to create Passive Income as a HypnotherapistCreate and sell hypnotherapy recordings and digital products to expand […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Dale Turnbull – Leverage Metaphorical Communication for a Change

Posted on October 1, 2025 (October 1, 2025) by UKHC Admin

We are really pleased to introduce Dale Turnbull to our speaker line-up for the first time this year. His presentation is entitled “Leverage Metaphorical Communication for a Change” and will be delivered on Sunday afternoon. The Presentation:Leverage Metaphorical Communication for a Change Clients often use words like feeling stuck, held back, heavy, trapped, suffocated, or […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Cristodora Buiculescu – Applied Rapid Hypnosis & EFT

Posted on October 1, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We are delighted to welcome back Cristodora Buiculescu to our speaker line-up this year. Her presentation is entitled “Applied Rapid Hypnosis & EFT: A Practical Demo Based Presentation” and will be delivered on Sunday morning. The Presentation: Applied Rapid Hypnosis & EFT: A Practical Demo Based PresentationUnlock your client’s mind in under 15 minutes and […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Claude Ribaux – Active-Alert Hypnosis

Posted on September 26, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We are delighted that Claude Andre Ribaux joins our speaker line-up again this year. Her presentation is entitled “Active-Alert Hypnosis: How to skyrocket your client satisfaction” and will be delivered on Friday afternoon. The Presentation:Hypnosis induction through movement instead of relaxation This workshop shows you the quantum leap of active-alert hypnosis (AHH) (hypnosis through movement) […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Kate Beaven-Marks – 10 steps to writing and publishing your first book

Posted on September 26, 2025 by UKHC Admin

One of the most familiar faces at the UK Hypnosis Convention each year returns to our speaker line-up. We welcome back Dr Kate Beaven-Marks Her presentation is entitled “10 steps to writing and publishing your first book” and will be delivered on Friday early afternoon. The Presentation: Maybe you have some awesome techniques to help […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Tim Box – One Minute Mind Magic

Posted on September 3, 2025 by UKHC Admin

A real favourite of the UK Hypnosis Convention, Tim Box returns to our speaker line-up this year. His presentation is entitled “One Minute Mind Magic – How To Create Amazing Short Form Hypnosis Demonstrations” and will be delivered on Friday afternoon on stage in the main Waterloo theatre. The Presentation:Hypnosis is the real magic. We […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Juliet Hollingsworth – The Menstrual Cycle

Posted on September 1, 2025 by UKHC Admin

We are really pleased that Juliet Hollingsworth joins our speaker line-up again for the 2025 UK Hypnosis Convention. Her presentation is entitled “The Menstrual Cycle: Why Hypnotherapists Should Consider It for Female Clients” and will be delivered on Saturday afternoon on stage in the main Waterloo theatre. The Presentation:In this talk, I will explore the […]

UKHC 2025 Speakers: Fredric Mau – Functional Neurological Syndrome Disorders

Posted on August 28, 2025 by UKHC Admin

One of our most familiar and popular presenters over the years, Fredric Mau, joins our line-up once again this year. His presentation is entitled “A Practical Use for Rapid Induction in Clinical Hypnosis – Functional Neurological Syndrome Disorders.” and will be delivered on Saturday afternoon on stage in the main Waterloo theatre. The Presentation:Your client […]